The Daily Boost #440

Stand like an oak

STAND LIKE AN OAK

Stand like an oak
An aspen
An alder
It's in you, don't falter
And if so then I got you
Fake it, walk taller
Anything that makes you feel smaller
Leave it by the angels of the water

Push em up push em up
Put away your cares
Fold them, fold them
Fold up your fears

He said come to this river
Give me your arms
Lean back
There's nothing to be alarmed of
He said the more I know
The more I dig
And the more I return to myself
Around every bend

Push em up push em up
Put away your cares
Fold them, fold them
Fold up your fears

(My thanks to Rising Appalachia.)

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The Gentle Nudge

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